What is Topstep?
Topstep launched in 2012 and has become one of the names people actually recognise in futures prop evaluations. The most established futures prop firm, funding traders since 2012. In day-to-day use the platform is judged on three things: what it costs, how quickly it moves your money, and whether it behaves the same way when markets get busy. On pricing, Topstep sits at From $49/mo, which we have verified against the public fee schedule rather than the marketing page.
Our rating reflects fees, usability and trust rather than brand size alone. We looked at onboarding friction, how clearly limits and requirements are communicated, what happens when you need support, and whether withdrawals arrive on time. The pros and cons below are the points that would actually change your decision — not a feature list. If Topstep is not the right fit, the alternatives further down the page cover the same use case with a different trade-off.
Key features
- CME and micro futures contracts
- Trailing or end-of-day drawdown
- Platform choice including NinjaTrader and Tradovate
Pros
- Regulated, transparent futures markets
- Low monthly evaluation cost
- Frequent promotional discounts
Cons
- Monthly fees continue during evaluation
- Trailing drawdown punishes giving back profit
Website engagement
Top countries
- PH46%
- US16%
- DE16%
- GB12%
- CA10%
Traffic estimates come from third-party providers and may fluctuate.